COREi64 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hi, I've come up with a new design for the UNOcart cartridge emulator board. This is a standard styled cartridge shell designed specifically for this cartridge board. Once installed, this cartridge can be plugged into any of the Atari 8-bit line of computers including the Atari1200XL. Yes, it is compatible with that cartridge opening as well! And there's no more fear of plugging the board in backwards in error. The case is a two piece design, with four brass heatsets embedded into the lid, and held together with four black oxide hex-key screws. Openings in the lid exist to allow access to the microSD card, visual access to the onboard LEDs and of course the on-board push button! UNOCART is embossed on the lid. ThomasCOREi64 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Are you planning to produce and sell these? I would definitely be interested if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 THAT IS AMAZING! Yes... ...are you planning to sell and for how much? Put me on that list!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Holy crap, put me on the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Looks superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbrevin Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 v. impressive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 If it's hollowed out a bit and the tab slot holes are centered on the pcb this will be golden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COREi64 Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hi, thanks for all the positive comments. Yes, it's going to be available for sale shortly. Just printing a grey one for photos, then will list them for sale. And yes Doctor, of course the tabs are centered on the PCB, and the case is hollow to accommodate the PCB! It wouldn't fit otherwise... Thomas COREi64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Fantastic! As great as the UNO Cart is, the one thing that it is sorely lacking is a proper case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COREi64 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Alright, the case is good to go. The final print is perfect, nothing left to revise... it's done! Tested it on the cartridge slots of all the 8-bit Atari's and it fits perfectly (including the 1200XL). If you've got any bit of fingernail, the microSD card is easily removed and re-inserted (even with MY big mitts, I don't have trouble). Here is the order link for those interested. There are two print options. 200 micron, and 100 micron (high resolution). The photos below are 100 micron. The cartridge shell works the same regardless of the print resolution you choose. The 100 micron print is twice the number of layers as the 200 micron, so you'll find that to be a much finer print. I only added a bit ($) to increase to high resolution (even though it takes twice as long to print) FYI, my print time is 3.4 hours 200 microns, 7 hours 100 microns. I don't run my printer fast, and that ensures I get a quality print. $20.00 USD + shipping for 200 microns, and an extra $6.95 to go to 100 microns. Of course I'll throw in the tool to open and close up the case (1.5mm hex key tool). http://corei64.com/store/products.php?138 And, here are photos... The cartridge case itself: The board used to model the case around: Assembled cartridge: Working in an Atari 800XL Thomas COREi64 P.S. If you feel confident enough to pay me using "Friends and Family", then I can sell it directly to you and save you a few bucks on the shipping costs, otherwise the shipping costs from the shop stand. If this option interests you, then shoot me a PM rather than going through the shop. Edited June 24, 2018 by COREi64 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 PM sent. I was just using my UNO today and thinking how nice a good shell would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COREi64 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 We're all set. Yours will be the first one out the gate! Thank-you for your support! Thomas COREi64 PM sent. I was just using my UNO today and thinking how nice a good shell would be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Hi, thanks for all the positive comments. Yes, it's going to be available for sale shortly. Just printing a grey one for photos, then will list them for sale. And yes Doctor, of course the tabs are centered on the PCB, and the case is hollow to accommodate the PCB! It wouldn't fit otherwise... Thomas COREi64 some shells have been semi solid with just enough hollowed out for the pcb, very tight fit, this didn't allow for good air flow to cool the chips and made the shells somewhat heavy... so less fill is better in these situations... You know I'm a fan.... just being helpful as possible. remember if they don't find you handsome, let them find you handy Edited June 24, 2018 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COREi64 Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks to everyone's orders to date! The printers are humming away right now on orange, white, purple and grey UNO cases... Will update individually when your cases ship! Thomas COREi64 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COREi64 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Been a busy week so far. Have the first run of UNOcart cases complete. Will package them tomorrow (try to ship as well), but likely shipping Friday... See if you can spot yours... Thomas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I love that purple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I love that purple... It does look great. I thought and thought about which color to order. Eventually I settled on a perhaps little boring grey in order to match it with my somewhat unique 3D printed SIO2SD case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I purchased one of the ultimate cart cases second hand and absolutely love it. I am going to have to grab one of these in purple as well. Such great quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 One would be nice, but seeing as I need access to the pins to re-flash firmware, access through the original case works for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COREi64 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 I didn't see the need for people to be constantly re-flashing the firmware on this device, so opted to not have the ports opened on my case... For those that do on occasion need to do that, it's pretty easy to open the case. Honestly, I don't see an issue. Having the ports always open I see more of a shock/shorting concern. Better to have them closed up for normal use IMHO. Thomas COREi64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbrevin Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 crikey, i bet all youve heard for days is: "zeek-zeek-zeek-zeek whirrrr etc" looking really good tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivop Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I didn't see the need for people to be constantly re-flashing the firmware on this device, so opted to not have the ports opened on my case... For those that do on occasion need to do that, it's pretty easy to open the case. Honestly, I don't see an issue. Having the ports always open I see more of a shock/shorting concern. Better to have them closed up for normal use IMHO. Some of us actually do re-flash the firmware several times a day. Having to open it up every time would be a real pain in the butt. And leaving it open will cause shorts when inserted in an XL. Could remove the latches, but I kind of like them It's not really visible on wratchchild's image, but he (and so did I) replaced the female precision sockets with regular pin headers. Sorry for the fuzzy picture. Too lazy to redo it But this is the basic idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COREi64 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Would mind me asking why you'd re-flash it several times a day? I guess I'm just content with the way it works and happy to play my games... I live a simple life! Thomas COREi64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I flash mine several times a day when I'm developing firmware for it... Perhaps ivop is doing the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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